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Mysterious Ways

Mysterious Ways Front Sleeve

Mysterious Ways
Front Sleeve

Mysterious Ways Australia Bonus CD Version Front Sleeve

Mysterious Ways
Australia Bonus CD Version | Front Sleeve

Release Date: November 25, 1991

Highest Chart Position: UK: 13 USA: 9

Liner Notes:

Mysterious Ways (Album Version): Written by U2. Produced by Daniel Lanois with Brian Eno. Engineered by Flood. Additional engineering by Robbie Adams. Assisted by Shannon Strong. Mixed by Flood, the Edge and Daniel Lanois. Assisted by Shannon Strong. Additional percussion by Daniel Lanois. Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Magic Hour Remix): Additional production and remix by Howard Gray, Trevor Gray, Steve Lillywhite and Apollo 440. Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Extended Club Mix): Additional production and remix by Howard Gray, Trevor Gray and Steve Lillywhite. Mysterious Ways (Apollo 440 Magic Hour Remix): Additional production and remix by Apollo 440. Mysterious Ways (Tabla Motown Remix): Additional production and remix by Apollo 440.
Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Club Mix): Additional production and remix by Howard Gray, Trevor Gray and Steve Lillywhite. Mysterious Ways (The Perfecto Mix): Remixed by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne. Mysterious Ways (Ultimatum Mix): Additional production and remix by The Stereo MCs a.k.a. Ultimatum. Photography by Anton Corbijn. Design by Works Associates (Dublin). Car painted by Thierry Noir (Berlin).

Track List (7" Single):

  1. Mysterious Ways (4:04)
  2. Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Magic Hour Remix) (8:14)

Track List (12" Single):

  1. Mysterious Ways (4:04)
  2. Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Extended Club Mix) (7:01)
  3. Mysterious Ways (Apollo 440 Magic Hour Remix) (4:25)
  4. Mysterious Ways (Tabla Motown Remix) (4:27)
  5. Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Club Mix) (4:10)

Track List (Australia Bonus CD Single):

  1. Mysterious Ways (Ultimatum Mix) (5:00)
  2. Mysterious Ways (The Perfecto Mix) (7:06)

Catalog:

  • Australia:
    • 7": Island 866 188-7
    • 12": Island 866 189-1
    • Cassette: Island 866 188-4
    • CD: Island 866 189-2, Island CID509 / 866 189-2 U2-FREE (Double CD Pack / Includes Bonus Promo CD Single)
  • Brazil:
    • 12": Island 2801 542 (Promo)
  • Canada:
    • Cassette: Island 866 188-4
    • CD: Island 866 189-2
  • France:
    • 7": Island 866-188-7
    • 12": Island 866 189-1, Island 866 359-1
    • Cassette: Island 866 188-4
    • CD: Island 866 188-2, Island 4214 (Promo / "Special DJ Collector"), Island Box Set (Includes 7" and CD Single with Puzzle)
  • Germany:
    • 7": Island 114 930
    • 12": Island 614 930
    • CD: Island 664 930
  • Japan:
    • CD: Island / Polystar PSCD-1188, Island / Polystar PSDD 3001 (3" CD)
  • Spain:
    • 7": Island 114930 (1A)
  • UK:
    • 7": Island IS509 / 866 188-7
    • 12": Island 12IS509, Island 12ISX509
    • Cassette: Island CIS509 / 866 188-4
    • CD: Island CID509 / 866 189-2
  • USA:
    • 12": Island 422-866 189-1, Island PR12-6701 (Promo)
    • Cassette: Island 422-866 189-4, Island 422-866 188-4
    • CD: Island 422 866 189-2, Island PRCD 6698-2 (Promo), Island PRCD 6701-2 (Promo / No PS)

Media Review:

Review: Mysterious Ways [#1]

2 1/2 stars (out of 5)

By JT Griffith, All Music Guide

This CD single is the second released from U2's 1991 album Achtung Baby. It contains five versions of the psychedelic rock anthem, including four remixes. Of course there is the album version, but fans of this particular track will enjoy hearing slight reinterpretations with each subsequent mix. The "Solar Plexus Extended Club Mix" greatly increases Bono's shouting, sprinkles in some new guitar riffs, and adds various R&B rhythms effectively. The "Apollo 440 Magic Hour Remix" is actually three minutes shorter than the "Solar Plexus Extended Club Mix," but (with indulgent chimes and water dripping effects) feels more like an overextended ballad. The "Tabla Motown Remix" isolates and lowers Bono's vocals while removing the arena rock feel of the music, a choice that violates the fun feeling of the original. The "Solar Plexus Club Mix" is very similar to the original album mix, but with a strengthened backbeat that is a slight improvement over the original. Overall this is a good collection of remixes, but after a few listenings, it makes you wish for some non-"Mysterious Ways" B-sides. (The CD cover fits together with the covers of "The Fly," "Even Better Than the Real Thing," and "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" to make one large poster. This cover is the lower left hand quadrant.)

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